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Is that a solar farm, or a train track? In one Swiss town, it’s both
Ireland🏛️ PoliticsCenter6 hr. ago

Is that a solar farm, or a train track? In one Swiss town, it’s both

A Swiss startup called Sun-Ways has developed a method to install solar panels between railway tracks, allowing for the generation of clean electricity without taking up additional land. This innovative approach was first tested in the village of Buttes, where a small section of track demonstrated the feasibility of the technology. The project, supported by the Swiss public transit company TransN, could potentially supply up to 30% of Switzerland's public transportation energy needs if widely adopted. Similar initiatives are now being explored in France, Italy, and South Korea, with the French national railway company SNCF partnering with Sun-Ways to evaluate the technology for its extensive rail network. The system also offers practical benefits such as weed prevention and reduced maintenance costs. Engineers and consultants believe this technology addresses the challenge of limited space for traditional solar farms, making it a promising solution for renewable energy expansion.

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Is that a solar farm, or a train track? In one Swiss town, it’s both

A Swiss startup called Sun-Ways has developed a method to install solar panels between railway tracks, allowing for the generation of clean electricity without taking up additional land. This innovative approach was first tested in the village of Buttes, where a small section of track demonstrated the feasibility of the technology. The project, supported by the Swiss public transit company TransN, could potentially supply up to 30% of Switzerland's public transportation energy needs if widely adopted. Similar initiatives are now being explored in France, Italy, and South Korea, with the French national railway company SNCF partnering with Sun-Ways to evaluate the technology for its extensive rail network. The system also offers practical benefits such as weed prevention and reduced maintenance costs. Engineers and consultants believe this technology addresses the challenge of limited space for traditional solar farms, making it a promising solution for renewable energy expansion.

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